Residents raise rat-infestation and blight concerns; county coordinates with Health Department

Jan 6, 2026

Residents and county staff discussed a rodent infestation near Clarksburg Park; Marion County Health Department is distributing traps and PPE and plans "aggressive eradication" in January while the county's blight program will coordinate cleanup efforts regardless of ownership.

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Residents from the Clarksburg area pressed county officials about a growing rodent problem near park and playground areas during public comment. George Ford described ongoing vandalism and a rat problem; county staff confirmed contact with the Marion County Health Department and said PPE and physical traps were being distributed to affected residents.

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